I love the idea of combining the caul and clamp in one device! Takes a step out of the equation when dealing with something as important as a panel glue up!
Hi David, Thanks for your positive comment. I see that lately there are a few versions of clamping cauls available for purchase. Good idea, me thinks. And of course, building them yourself, also a good idea.
Agreed! I make jigs specific to the job at hand, and then if it is not too much effort, add a little versatility. I stopped making jigs that could handle every imaginable configuration after my first table-saw cross-cut sled. It was so large I just hung it from the joists -- and never took it down except to salvage its wood. Thanks for the feedback Stephen.
Thank you David for putting dents into my fears that a) I speak too slowly and b) my wording could be much clearer if I chose words with precision. I appreciate your comment.
Great ideas George - thanks for sharing. I made some caul clamps with wedges a while back which worked great, but the backing board is a really useful addition.
Yes, the flat board was a late addition, and in truth it is untested, but I can't imagine it not to work as advertised. So I took a chance and included it. Thank you Robert for your kind comments.
Thanks George, another great video. I am starting to glue up some 2" wide maple for drawer fronts and this will come in handy. I hadn't thought of using paste wax to prevent the glue from bonding to my cauls but this sounds so much better than using wax paper like I have been doing. Same with the wax on the shims. My sister says I am a "patenteur" (workshop inventor) like my dad and you have the same quality....you see something and figure out how it works and try to improve it or make it work for you. Occasionally though, what I thought was a good idea ends ups as kindling for the fireplace! lol!
OMG I can't tell you how often my good ideas turn out to be the other thing. Good thing I have a wood stove. You too, eh? And it does come from fathers: At age ten, my father repaired a firing pin on a gun that belonged to his friend's father. As a result his friend never got into trouble. And one of my dad's lamps hangs in the woodshop after my wife said "That would look really good in your shop." Another good idea? Maybe. Now just to put fears aside: Paste wax to keep glue from sticking is a recommendation I've heard from others whom I trust to give good advice. Cauls are often covered in packing tape to accomplish the same thing.
I like it, compact and quick to use. This will be very useful in my (or every) shop. I do small glue ups all the time. BTY, thanks for the honorable mention. Now, if only I could pronounce your last name :>)
I love the idea of combining the caul and clamp in one device! Takes a step out of the equation when dealing with something as important as a panel glue up!
Hi David, Thanks for your positive comment. I see that lately there are a few versions of clamping cauls available for purchase. Good idea, me thinks. And of course, building them yourself, also a good idea.
I like the notion of drilling the holes in the reference panel as needed. I always enjoy your videos, thanks!
Agreed! I make jigs specific to the job at hand, and then if it is not too much effort, add a little versatility. I stopped making jigs that could handle every imaginable configuration after my first table-saw cross-cut sled. It was so large I just hung it from the joists -- and never took it down except to salvage its wood. Thanks for the feedback Stephen.
Fantastic idea with the plywood
Thanks Bob. The plywood and cauls have been a great help in the shop. Thank you for expressing your enthusiasm!
I have really enjoyed this video.Very clear and educational explanation. Thanks George.
Thank you David for putting dents into my fears that a) I speak too slowly and b) my wording could be much clearer if I chose words with precision. I appreciate your comment.
Some much good stuff in this video. Also loved the tie and classical music! 🍻
Thank you Mr Pink for the compliments for me and my musician wife.
I like the wedge as I had been using clamps. I feel like I got a great Idea to help me, thanks George.
It's always a treat to find out that a video was of some benefit to some one. Thank you Lynard for letting me know. Best to you.
Great ideas George - thanks for sharing. I made some caul clamps with wedges a while back which worked great, but the backing board is a really useful addition.
Yes, the flat board was a late addition, and in truth it is untested, but I can't imagine it not to work as advertised. So I took a chance and included it. Thank you Robert for your kind comments.
Thanks George, I enjoyed that. Some very useful stuff in there. Thanks again.
Thanks Mark, it's great to hear that some of the content was useful. I appreciate your having taken the time to comment.
Thx 4 the video. Great info. You're a class act, Sir.
What a sweet thing to say! Thank you Dr. Steele.
Thanks George, another great video. I am starting to glue up some 2" wide maple for drawer fronts and this will come in handy. I hadn't thought of using paste wax to prevent the glue from bonding to my cauls but this sounds so much better than using wax paper like I have been doing. Same with the wax on the shims. My sister says I am a "patenteur" (workshop inventor) like my dad and you have the same quality....you see something and figure out how it works and try to improve it or make it work for you. Occasionally though, what I thought was a good idea ends ups as kindling for the fireplace! lol!
OMG I can't tell you how often my good ideas turn out to be the other thing. Good thing I have a wood stove. You too, eh? And it does come from fathers: At age ten, my father repaired a firing pin on a gun that belonged to his friend's father. As a result his friend never got into trouble. And one of my dad's lamps hangs in the woodshop after my wife said "That would look really good in your shop." Another good idea? Maybe. Now just to put fears aside: Paste wax to keep glue from sticking is a recommendation I've heard from others whom I trust to give good advice. Cauls are often covered in packing tape to accomplish the same thing.
I like it, compact and quick to use. This will be very useful in my (or every) shop. I do small glue ups all the time. BTY, thanks for the honorable mention. Now, if only I could pronounce your last name :>)
It rhymes with and has a rhythm similar to "Poor Lesbos". Extra points for rolling the R. ;)
Thanks George . . .
Hope the new year brings u more subscribers.
I just know that 2021 is going to be better than 2020. Best to you Rollack!
Same glue bottle i have
Sorry for the late response -- I usually get notification of comments, but somehow yours did not appear. Great glue bottles indeed!
Traduire en Francais.Mercie
Désolé, mon français n'est pas assez bon pour être exposé au public.
😑you ALWAYS need just 1 more clamp
True that!